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What's On Guide for South Devon

Some of the events in the South Hams and The English Riviera.

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• Event: The Rocky Monster Show
• Date: 04.02.2012
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  A JEMS Production by Malcolm Sircom, directed by Jan Pitwell.

  Palace Theatre Paignton

  4th February 2012

  2.30pm All Tickets £5

  7.30pm Adults £10 Concessions £8

   

  Call the Box Office on 01803 665800

   

• Location: Paignton

• Event: Family Ghost Tour of Dartmouth Castle
• Date: 09.02.2012
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  Enjoy a special family ghost tour of Dartmouth Castle at night led by our historical characters. Explore every part of this atmospheric site including the Gun Battery and its maze of spooky passages. Hear tales of times gone by and beware of any unexpected visitors who may be lurking round the corner!

  Times:
  6-7.30pm
  8pm- 9.30pm

   

  How to Book
  
  Purchase your tickets today by calling the dedicated English Heritage Ticket Sales Team on 0870 333 1183 (Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5.30 Sat 9am – 5pm). Please note: Booking tickets for this event is essential as places are limited

  Minimum age is 8 years for children

• Location: Dartmouth

• Event: Plant a Rose For Valentine's Day
• Date: 11.02.2012
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  Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th February
  
  Treat a loved one, friend or family to something truly special this Valentine’s and plant a beautiful rose with one of our expert gardeners at Paignton Zoo. This is an exclusive chance to make your mark in one of our stunning natural habitats and personally label your flower, then chat with the gardener and ask any questions you might have about your own back yard. Couples will take home a souvenir certificate and goody bag at the end of the 25 minute session.

  This unique event is only £3 for members and £4 for non-members plus the entrance price. Spaces are limited so pre-booking is essential.

  Call to book on 0844 474 2222.

• Location: Paignton

• Event: Winter Rockpool Magic
• Date: 13.02.2012
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  13 Feb 2012 - The Seashore Centre, Goodrington

  
  Wash away the winter blues and explore the amazing marine life that lives in Torbay’s rockpools. Also, discover more about the incredible animals that lived here millions of years ago. Warm up with a fire and enjoy a mug of hot chocolate, cook your own popcorn and make a sea creature hand puppet to take home.

  Meet: The Seashore Centre, Goodrington
  Time: 2pm – 4pm
  Cost: Children £4, adults £2
  Booking: Essential on 01803 606035

• Location: Goodrington Sands

• Event: Beach Clean - Goodrington Seashore Centre
• Date: 14.02.2012
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  At our Seashore Centre we are committed to keeping Torbay's marine environment happy! Marine litter has a devastating impact on marine life and kills over 1 million birds and 100,000 marine mammals each year. If you would like to do something to help protect this fragile environment, please come and join us for a beach clean.

  14th February 2012

  3pm-5pm

  Part of the Sea Green Project, see www.sea-school.org.uk for details.

• Location: Goodrington Sands

• Event: Natural Den Building & Hot Chocolate
• Date: 15.02.2012
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  Come and have fun building your own den deep in the woods at Cockington with the wildlife ranger. We will use dead branches and then try our hand at some square lashing to make some mini log furniture. Good den builders will be rewarded with some hot chocolate brewed over a storm kettle in the woods.

  Meet: Gamekeepers Cottage, Cockington
  Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
  Cost: Children £4, adults £2
  Booking: Essential on 01803 606035

• Location: Cockington

• Event: Stardust
• Date: 14.02.2012
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  In 2012 as the Queen celebrates her Diamond Jubilee and the country plays host to the world’s biggest sporting event, the Olympic Games. The theatre will celebrate throughout the year as they continue to deliver the very best in variety with an all-new show,

  STARDUST. Every Tuesday & Wednesday from 14th February-24th October incl. Curtain up at 8.15pm.
  
  Expect to be star struck with the record-breaking amount of comedy & magical highlights, the fancy footwork and memorable musical numbers performed by an array of talented artiste. When likened to the dedication of our Team GB athletes, this cast will all be ‘Going for Gold!’
  
  Stardust, celebrates the old and the new, with both the 25th anniversary of Phantom Of The Opera and the 60th anniversary of the film West Side Story being featured in the show. They will pay tribute to the worlds most recognisable solo artist, Michael Jackson as well as a group that continues to sell out, even though the lead vocalist is no longer with us, Queen. Comedy Icons and TV favourites are regenerated too, will you be able to work out which one is ‘Who’. . And as if that was not enough there will be an extract from an all new show that made its West End debut at the end of 2011, Matilda.
  
  Stardust is the ideal way to enjoy an evening of top class entertainment, and you may even see a few familiar faces!!
  
  NOTE: Online booking fee £1- NO Credit Card charges applied
  The theatre has - Access for the disabled with a disabled toilet,
  Wheelchair spaces
  Loop System

• Location: Babbacombe

• Event: Jupiter, Mars & the Winter Sky
• Date: 18.02.2012
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  Enjoy a night under the glorious winter sky with astronomer Chris Proctor. We will explore Venus, Jupiter and Mars and sights including the Great Orion Nebula and the Andromeda Galaxy, hot drink in hand. Wrap up well, it will be cold! If cloudy we will enjoy a presentation in the visitor centre.

  Meet: Berry Head Main Car Park
  Time: 7pm - 9pm
  Cost: Adults & Children £5
  Booking: Essential on 01803 606035

• Location: Brixham

• Event: Evening Reptile Tour
• Date: 29.02.2012
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  Wednesday 29th February from 6.30 pm
  
  Join us on a guided tour of our fascinating Reptile Tropics and Crocodile Swamp and get exclusive behind the scenes access in Amphibian Ark. Enjoy this rare chance to meet some of the experienced keepers and experts in reptile and amphibian conservation and a special opportunity to ask questions and find out how we care for these animals. Also enjoy a cheese and wine reception, a presentation by Curator Mike Bungard and Q & A session with the experts.
  Tickets:
  
  £12.00 non-members
  
  £10 members
  
  Receive £2 off if you book three evening tours in 2012.
  
  Limited space available.

• Location: Paignton

• Event: Grimethorpe Colliery Band
• Date: 04.02.2012
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  The stars of the hit movie “BRASSED OFF”, the Grimethorpe Colliery Band are in constant demand throughout the world for concert appearances. Having won almost every brass band accolade, these musicians have an esteemed international reputation with numerous television appearances and recordings to their credit. Enjoy the fabulous sound of this world famous brass band, who perform your favourite classics with passion and style!

• Location: Torquay